Justice League Unlimited (TV Series)
Clash (2005)
George Newbern: Superman, Clark Kent
Quotes
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Captain Marvel : You're my biggest fan.
Superman : Excuse me?
Captain Marvel : I-I mean I'm YOUR biggest fan! Sorry, sir, it's... uh... it's a little overwelming meeting you.
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Superman : [overpowering Billy Batson] Fight's over, son!
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Superman : [weapons-grade kryptonite is stolen from S.T.A.R. Labs] So?
Batman : The lock was nano-picked. LexCorp technology.
Superman : Then Luthor...
Batman : Which anyone could have gotten their hands on. Or, for that matter, planted here to incriminate Luthor.
Superman : You know it was him.
Batman : I'm not entirely convinced. This is pretty sloppy for Lex.
Superman : He's the most arrogant human being on the planet. He wants us to know.
Batman : Maybe.
Superman : Maybe?
Batman : I'll go to the Watchtower. See if the Atom can find something I missed.
Superman : Since when do you miss anything?
Batman : Since when do you jump to conclusions without evidence? Go to that charity event tonight. You'll help raise some money and keep an eye on our elusive Mr. Luthor.
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Superman : [after Captain Marvel quits the League, believing they don't act like heroes] He's right.
Batman : They set you up, Clark.
Superman : Does it really make a difference? After all, I...
[realizing what Batman said]
Superman : They?
Batman : They.
Lex Luthor : [cut to his penthouse] The plan worked better than I'd hoped. All I wanted was for Superman to destroy the energy source. But battling Captain Marvel? Demolishing Lexor City while those media morons filmed every horrific moment? It was more than I ever could have hoped for. Everything's going to plan.
[passing a drink to Amanda Waller]
Lex Luthor : And we're just getting started.
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Lex Luthor : It's the most ambitious project I've ever been a part of. A fully functional city to house those most in need. Just think of it, ladies and gentlemen, 30,000 people who never again have to worry about a roof over their heads, about a safe, clean environment for their children. 30,000 people...
[getting choked up]
Lex Luthor : I'm sorry. But this... this is truly the greatest day of my life.
Superman : I never knew you had such a sentimental streak, Lex.
Lex Luthor : Oh, there's so much about me you don't know, Superman.
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Superman : If it's just a simple robbery, why call us?
Professor Emil Hamilton : It was anything but simple. They ignored valuables; priceless gems, high-technology artifacts. In fact, the only thing they took was the contents of this safe. Nearly four pounds of weapons-grade kryptonite.
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Superman : Have you read the papers today?
Captain Marvel : Just the comics. "Snorkel the Squirrel" was hilarious. He's looking for his nuts, right? And then Berkeley - that's this wacky bear - he...
[Superman shows him the front page of the Daily Planet, with the headline "Captain Marvel endorses Luthor for President!"]
Captain Marvel : Holy moly.
Superman : When you joined this team, you became something more than just a hero.
Captain Marvel : I know that, sir, but...
Superman : [holding up his hand to stop him] You became a symbol, a symbol that represents all of us.
Captain Marvel : Yes, sir.
Superman : We don't play favorites, we don't sell deodorant on television...
[Flash covers his face in embarrassment]
Superman : ...and we don't get involved in politics.
Captain Marvel : Yes, sir.
Superman : And we certainly don't endorse supervillains for the presidency.
Captain Marvel : Now... now, wait a minute. I never said that I was endorsing Luthor. Just that I think it's great that someone like him can change into a good guy.
Superman : Life just isn't that simple.
Captain Marvel : Well, maybe it is sometimes!
[pounding the table]
Captain Marvel : Maybe people can change!
[seeing their looks]
Captain Marvel : Can't they?
Superman : You are not to make any more public statements without running them past the League first. Is that understood?
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Phil O'Bannon : America is a nation of second chances. And no one embodies that concept more than tonight's guest, once viewed as, shall we say, a less than admirable member of our society.
Lex Luthor : [chuckling] Oh, much less, I'm afraid.
Phil O'Bannon : Lex Luthor has transformed himself into a respected and admired presidential candidate, and we're delighted to welcome him to "The O'Bannon Agenda".
Lex Luthor : Thank you, Phil. But I'm not here tonight as a campaigner. I'm here to talk about something far bigger than mere politics.
Phil O'Bannon : And that would be?
Lex Luthor : My newest project: Lexor City. A fully functional urban paradise built for low-income Americans in search of that second chance you were just talking about.
Phil O'Bannon : Let's be straight here, Lex. There are people out there right now rollin' their eyes. They're sayin' that Lex Luthor hasn't changed, that he can't be trusted.
Lex Luthor : Heh. Can't say I blame them. But people can change. Take Hawkgirl, for instance.
Phil O'Bannon : You take her.
Lex Luthor : [chuckling] Now, Phil...
Captain Marvel : Hey, what you watchin'?
Superman : Shh.
Lex Luthor : My point is, yes, she betrayed the Justice League; yes, as a consequence of her actions, the Thanagarians almost destroyed our planet, but seeing as how the League has welcomed her back into the fold, they've apparently forgiven her and offered her a second chance.
Phil O'Bannon : They've taken a lot of heat for that decision.
Lex Luthor : Maybe they're being naive. Some might say dangerously so. Or maybe they just want to give her a chance to redeem herself. According to Captain Marvel, they're giving me the same benefit of the doubt. And believe me, I intend to make the most of it.
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J'onn J'onzz : Superman, you're needed.
Superman : [rescuing an airplane that's lost a wing] I'm in the middle of something. Can it wait?
J'onn J'onzz : Unfortunately, no. It's the Parasite.
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Lex Luthor : You don't understand.
Superman : [pushing him away] Out of my way, Lex. I don't know what's down there, but...
Captain Marvel : Hey, guys, guys. Let's take it easy, okay?
Lex Luthor : Captain Marvel, thank heaven you're here. He just won't listen. He...
Superman : You don't have x-ray vision. I do. There's some sort of device buried beneath us, and I'm shutting it down.
Lex Luthor : [trying to stop him] No! If you touch it, it could go off.
Captain Marvel : Go off?
Superman : So you admit you put a bomb under this city?
Lex Luthor : Not a bomb. An experimental fusion engine. It'll supply nearly free energy to everyone who lives here.
Captain Marvel : See?
Superman : Then why the lead shielding?
Lex Luthor : It's for your protection. The engine creates energy through controlled fusion of kryptonite molecules.
Captain Marvel : See?
Superman : And why didn't you tell me this?
Lex Luthor : Maybe... maybe I was afraid you wouldn't believe me.
Captain Marvel : Let's call the Atom or Steel to check the device over, see if what Luthor says is true.
Lex Luthor : At least someone here is keeping a cool head.
